Cool Woman's Day Article About Improving Mood

Maybe I post links here to frequently, but when I find something I like, I want to share! :o)

With that said, lately I've been feeling low on energy and short on smiles. Not that I have anything at all to be down about, but I think all of us (especially women) go through spells of feeling less than our ideal.

There are several things I know I'm supposed to do when I'm feeling lethargic or down... like for instance catching some sunshine is helpful, taking a walk (taking a walk in the sunshine... now that's a definite winner), going out with a friend for coffee, getting a haircut (helps me sometimes), eating a banana, taking vitamins (so they say), and drinking more water.

Today I found a list of 18 ways to improve mood, many of which I wouldn't have thought of to suggest to someone else, some of which I already do. ;) If you're looking for some quick pick-me-ups (most of which are FREE), visit this Women's Day article: "18 Ways to Get Out of a Bad Mood".

My favorite? I love the recommendations for blogging and for surrounding yourself with flowers (believe me that works!), but my favorite is the recommendation to give. Whether it be your time, your talents, or well... your money, nothing feels better than to reach out to a friend or even a stranger who is in need of something... anything at all. Maybe they just need a smile? Perhaps they need bus fair, lunch, or a greeting card? Whatever their need might be, you'll never feel better than after you've shared a bit of your heart with another.

Ok... so I have some work to do. I'm going to try and cover about 5 of the 18 listed on this list and see how I feel later. lol Let's put this list to the test and see how we feel a week from today? Shall we? You'll all need that energy and happy glow when you crack open the text books for another school year! Do I hear an Amen sister out there?